Thank you so very much for this video, I am a single mother and following this step by step helped me replace my heater core by myself, I can’t afford to take my truck into a shop. It’s our only vehicle so Thank you this is an awesome video.

I wish every DIY was this basic and efficient. Hate when they tell their life story

Man this is the best damn how to video I've ever seen. I wish everyone would make their videos this detailed. Thank you very much.

I have literally been driving my truck with a backseat full of blankets to keep warm because this repair intimidates me. After watching I am gonna give it a try for sure. Thanks for posting this!

Thank you for this video! I have almost no mechanical experience whatsoever. Just a desire to save myself $1,000, and I was able to do this in about 6 hours!

Solid video! 4 beers, 1 snapped bolt, 1 lost bolt, 1 blown ac line connection, and 4 and a half hours later, I was finally finished replacing it. Time to put it back together!

Thank you for posting this excellent video. Just got done doing my 2005 F150. Took me 5 hours which I thought was pretty darn good for an old farmer from Iowa who does his own vehicle maintenance. But, I feel like I cheated. I watched your video and cut my labor by at least half. You are a master of simplified instruction. Again.......THANK YOU!

Excellent job brother! Straight to the point, no cussing, simply showing how’s done. Well done sir.

I checked out at "removing the steering wheel parts" 😂 I didn't think it would be this extensive but major respect for you and all the mechanics out there! This would probably take me about 10 hours

First of all thanks for the video it is very well done. I had to remove my PCM and battery to get to the nut in the engine bay. Even after loosening all of the bolts the heater core was still difficult to remove. If your old heater core was rusted, recommend flushing your coolant system before refilling.

We replaced my heater core today using your video , thanks for posting it. Getting that sweet spot with a pry bar .. gently prying ... with 2 people wiggling the air box around surely helped

I've been a mechanic for over 40yrs, this is an excellent video, most videos you have to watch them take out every damn bolt, this was concise and to the point. I would add the the heater box mounting nut by the AC dryer is double nutted, you're better off if you pull the battery and pcm and get them out of the way, the ac dryer has to come off to get to the second nut

My guy... SHEWWW.... I COULDN'T HAVE DONE THIS WITHOUT YOUR VIDEO. Just got done a few hours ago and it took me about 5 hours of active work, sat/sun minus waiting on friends to help you remove the dash and put it back in place. Everything is working great, no leaks and 140° f temps from the vent. Thank you so much for putting out this very good and very short to the point video. I only had one nut and one bolt left over lol 🤷‍♂️🙄👉 sending it. It was way more difficult because of not having an AC machine and being able to disconnect the AC lines, But eventually I got it done. Thank you again. Best video for 2004 to 2008 F-150 heater core replacement. Subscribed an rung the bell 🥂

I'm about to do this for my 07 f150 for the first time. I've heard it's a tough job but after watching your video I am completely confident i can do it now. Thank you. Awesome video!!

Thanks for the video, without I wouldn't have attempted this. It took me 11 hours but it was worth it. Saved me alot of money.

I watched them all. Yours is the most detailed. Nice work. you make it look easy.

I found and watch your channel for the racing but this is helpful for my 2006 f150 heater issues. Awesome stuff

Excellent video!! Thank you for taking the time to make this. It helped so much for my 1st go at my core in 08 f150. Only problem i had was mine has heater vents going to back seat so some extra wrist breaking action was required to detach the lower connecting vent box so i could pry the main box back. But this video took all the guess work out and I was able to have the dash out in about an hour by myself.. that thing is freaking heavy btw :þ lol. Thanks again for an awesome walk through.

Thank you for posting this. I’ve done the earlier F1 50s where you pull the dash to the side this one actually seems easier! Top tip on cutting the gasket!

This was a great tutorial I have a 06 Lincoln Mark LT and I have gotten all the way to point of trying to take the heater core out and for the love of God I can't pull the black box back far enough to get the heater core out!!!! It's still a great tutorial and to the point and very directional in where to locate every thing. Just wish I can finish the job and replace the heater core.

Very great instructions on how to fully do the job. Wish they all was this helpful thanks.

Great tutorial. Ford Engineers give no detailed instructions on Heater Core Removal. Thanks, I really appreciate you showing something the Factory reps should have shown.

Excellent tutorial, to the point and thorough. I appreciate ya bud!

Hey thanks for the video! Supper helpful! The only thing that tricked me up was the darn double nut situation on the AC dryer. I ended up just drilling the plastic out so a socket would fit then added a washer on the outside to put it back together. I guess you could get an open end back there if you’re more skilled with those things then me. Taking the battery and battery box out helps. I like your comment “we had a little revaluation” haha! The floor vent can make it tricky too but with enough wrestling it’ll come out.

Ah man! Here we go. Gonna burn that rewind button and a whole weekend for this job. Thanks for the assist. You make it look easy.

Thank you so much You were so clear with things I have to do mine this weekend

IJUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU I DID IT AND YOUR 🎥 WAS EXTREMELY HELPFUL.THANK YOU .

Awesome video young man I can change the heater core in a 67 Camaro all the way up to the '80s with my eyes closed literally but this Ford holy s*** thank you very much good job take care and be safe

Thanks for taking the time to create this. Today I will attempt this job for my first time. I have a couple of critiques just to share what could have made this video better for me personally. I don’t mean this negatively at all, just thought you might benefit for future videos/more views if that is the direction you are going. 1. Add a list of tools, sizes needed in the description. 2. Show how the clips and such unclip. Ex. Those hose connectors you push in and squeeze. Right now I have never encountered that so I’m not sure what to expect. I also don’t know how to remove the locks from the core and install on the new core. I don’t want to break them. Overall, thanks for your helpful vid and good luck in the future.

Excellent tutorial on removing the dash. Thanks!

Great work. My trick for this job is pull the hoses first, then flush good with water. That way when the core comes out you don't sling A/F all over the place only water.

Fantastic job, Right to the point. You are not only a thumbs up but I am now subscribed. Thank you

Phenomenal video. I wish you could teach the rest of KZfaq how to make a good instructional video

Great video was able to get in done about 5-6 hours.

This was a great video. My 08 started pouring steam? out of vents after I picked it up from mechanic last night after he replaced my alternator then it did it on the way to work this morning but then it stopped doing it and there was no smell to it steam/smoke whatever it was

Thanks for the tips!! Very helpful!!

Man, thank you for the vid, it was super helpful. I did find that you don't "need" to remove the whole column though. I took out the keeper bolt that keeps the steering shaft together and disconnected the shift cable and left the rest alone, seemed to work just fine, maybe a thought for next time? Either way, thanks again, much appreciated.

Replacing mine tomorrow before this big freeze comes in. Hopefully this video turns an all day thing into something me and pawpaw can knock out before lunch.

Thank you for this video it really helped me to get this done ✅

Best no bullshit video ever! Thanks

Thank you for letting me know to send to mechanic to change this out hahaha

Great video. Thanks you saved me $ 600 bucks.

Thank you, excellent video and very encouraging, I will give itva try 👍

thanks for this video just got mine done. alots of help

Thanks man. Saved me a guessing game.

Awesome video !!!! It’ll help my friend a bunch. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Muy completo tu vídeo fue de mucha ayuda gracias

One of the best DYI videos I’ve ever watched…took me 25-30 minutes get the heater core out, this because I went really, really slow…this would have taken me a 12 hour day without this video - THANK YOU😊

Thanks for the video got my done!

That's alot of work..great video.

Thank you for this awesome and simple video 👏bravo 👏bravo

Thanks bruv. This was super helpful.

My truck 05 has smoke coming from vents coolant does not stay full would u say I would need to change heater core

excellent job. thank you.

Well explained thanks boss man

Awesome video!

I really appreciate you man

Great video! Thanks! Did you pressure test coolant system before reassembly?

Thank you so much for this.

I appreciate your video it helped me out so much. I have a question for you. I did everything exactly like you did but now I have an issue with the gas gauge and radio not working. Also when I turn the headlights on the truck completely dies. What do you think is going on? Any help would be much appreciated

Thanks bro you save my life nice video

Muy Buen trabago me alludaste en mi ford f 150 2004 gracias 👍

To the point, thank you good sir

Do you have to mark the steering column on the joint so you get it back inline with the front tires? I was wondering if the alignment would be off If it wasn't put back in the same spline

Ok last question I hope. Where was the replacement core purchased and were you able to pry it in there? The stem on mine is about 1/2 inch too long to clear the firewall

Great video

Great video buddy.you helped me get it done.heat is super hot now..only issues are my fuel gauge isn't working and the airbag light is on Any idea what it might be? I checked the connectors so maybe I missed something.thx again 👍

do you know if it leaks coolant under the engine and not in the truck if it is still the heater core? I had mine replaced 5 years ago so not sure why it would be going out again. I have leaking antifreeze under the truck and smoke coming in through my vents.

I unhooked everything as u did, but I can’t seem to get the heater core out. The heater core lines are about an inch or so from coming out. I need a little more clearance

I know the heater core was bad so when removing next time wouldn't it be best just to cut the pipes and pull the core out it's the new one going in that you have to be careful with

Excellent! Put it back together ready to go but the gear shift seams stuck. Gona try to see what i did wrong. Wish me luck

Damn what a job to get the heater out holy s*** good video though

Great video, there is no way I'm doing this, your 2 or 3 is an 11 on my scale, thanks.

Man you make it look easy

Badass dude thanks for the video I did mine in 3 hours First time too

This is how you make a video. Straight to the point. Good job in every aspect. Liked and subbed.

How important is that gasket if it breaks trying to get out the heater core as you did? Will it affect outside elements from sealing off effectively? I need to replace my heater core in my 05 f150. Thank you for the info.

Good job on video

Hey man good info here

also a 7/32 will work on the 5.5 mm

I’m working on my now good video

Is gonna be my first time doing it, i was hesitant abt doing it but i dont wanna pay $900 so imma do it myself

Thank you 👌👌👌

Just cut the two heater core lines at the top and pull out the hoses,much easier than fighting with them.

Oh my god. How easy it would be to engineer a door on top of the dash and clip removable off those tubes.

Without this video, this job would have taken me sixteen hours instead of eight I wanna set a date

Please help! I cannot get the black box back into place. Where the bottom of the black box bolts at the bottom, I noticed there was a spot leaking clear liquid. Is that something with the AC that I tore???

Good video

Did you drain all the coolant before you started?

Fuck that's a lot of work for some damn heat!

12:29 mark - that orange cable. What is that connected to under the dash? Its stopping me from getting the dash out

I have clouds coming out of my vents that smell like antifreeze.. would you say It's probably the heater coil

Awesome

Thank you buddy

Thanks

You don't need to remove the steering column just disconnect he one bolt on the shaft and the whole dash will slide out after you take the bolts our and disconnect the wires at the side of the dash.

AS A GUY THAT HAS ALWAYS TRIED TO DO THINGS THAT I CAN DO MYSELF, NOT TO MENTION SAVING A PILE OF MONEY TOO,AFTER WATCHING THIS IM AN INSTANT SUBSCRIBER! TOO MANY VIDEOS HAVE WANNA BE HOLLYWOOD PRODUCTION OPENINGS THEN THEY GO ON AND ON ABOUT EVERYTHING BUT THE REASON YOURE THERE! YOUR RECOMMENDATION TO PLAY REWIND, PLAY REWIND IS SPOT ON!! I REPLACED TIMING COMPONENTS IN MY 01 4.0 RANGER FOLLOWING FORDTECHMAKULOCO VIDEO. GONNA HAVE IT LOOKED AT. I TRIED GETTING BY W/O RECOMMENDED TIMING TOOLS,HAD TO PULL ENGINE A 2 ND TIME,THEN BOUGHT TOOLS GOT IT CORRECT! IT RUNS,BUT IS LOUD,ALMOST LIKE HEADERS ARENT CONNECTED, AND SUGGESTIONS? THX ILL BE TUNING IN OFTEN THX!

how long did it take you altogether

Lmfao great video but how do you get the plastic back around the steering wheel.

my truck shifted into neutral and rolled onto the street luckily nothing was damaged. the shift lever is dangerous . this happened when the dash was being lifted off